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How Hydrogen South West will upskill the region while driving sustainable growth

Gloucestershire has a proud tradition of being a world leader in aerospace. After all, it was from here that that the first jet engine was developed and flew. And aerospace- with its myriad of...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 01.07.22
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Don’t get caught out with greenwashing

As many brands, companies and countries begin to bring together and formulate their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Policies and Plans how many are falling foul to ‘Green Washing’? The...
Cath Leonard
Cath Leonard
Posted on: 23.06.22
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Launch of Hydrogen South West consortium to accelerate the transition to a net zero future

A group of nine leading organisations covering aerospace, shipping, hi-tech engineering and public utilities have come together to launch Hydrogen South West, a partnership which will create an...
Posted on: 21.06.22
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How your business can get involved the Refill campaign to reduce single use plastic

It’s World Refill Day, today 16th June 2022! Refill is an award-winning City to Sea campaign aiming to help people live with less waste. It connects people to places they can eat, drink and shop...
Posted on: 16.06.22
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Green Fleets - Discussing The Maintenance Requirements For Electric Fleets

The green industry is set to take over the global way of doing business due to climate concerns and related fall-outs. Now is the time to transition and adopt sustainable practices, and a big part of...
Bryan Christiansen
Bryan Christiansen
Limble CMMS
Posted on: 09.06.22
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The Bristol Avon Catchment Market – helping businesses achieve their environmental goals

Nature needs our help The Dasgupta Review emphasised the need for a new approach to engaging with our natural environment in order to reverse nature’s decline and make the transition to a sustainable...
Guy Thompson
Guy Thompson
Wessex Water
Posted on: 07.06.22
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The future of onshore wind in England

There has been much debate recently about the role of onshore wind in the UK. In 2015 the government changed the planning policy for onshore wind farms in England and removed financial support. The...
Rebecca Windemer
Rebecca Windemer
Posted on: 08.04.22
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Business West responds to the government's new energy strategy

The government’s new energy strategy has been announced this week, which aims to boost UK energy independence and tackle rising prices. Part of this includes the creation of up to eight more nuclear...
Posted on: 08.04.22
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Ecotricity boss Dale Vince sells up and steps into the world of politics

Ian Mean, Director for Business West in Gloucestershire spoke to Dale Vince about selling Ecotricity and moving into politics to help tackle climate change.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 07.04.22
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